Miami Beach

The Best Fine-Dining Restaurants In Miami Beach

Like all major cities, Miami’s finest seek out world-class food and service when they go out to eat. Luckily, our gastronomy is impeccable, and it’s made all the better by these can’t-beat fine-dining restaurants in Miami Beach.

Barton G. the Restaurant

Barton G. aims to combine fine dining with fun dining with his upscale eatery. This flashy spot has a 90’s Las Vegas casino ambiance, with over-the-top presentations both of the well-reviewed fusion food and the bright-and-colorful dining room. Try the 14oz. ‘magnum’ Kobe sausage covered in honey laced spicy mustard and neon relish served in a griddled poppy seed butter brioche bun.

A Fish Called Avalon

For the freshest seafood in South Beach and a nice fine-dining experience, head over to A Fish Called Avalon. The legendary restaurant is known for a lively and attentive staff, as well as decadent dishes sourced from the nearby ocean. Dine in candlelite on the outside outside porch while sipping on some of the restaurant’s famous mojitos or highly celebrated ceviche flights.

Juvia

Enjoy scenic 360-degree views of Miami Beach at this rooftop French, Japanese and Peruvian fusion restaurant. Juvia is stylish and ultra-modern eatery, offering everything from fresh seafood like lobster to Korean short ribs. The chef Laurent Cantineaux, is protégé of Daniel Boulud—a New York all-star, and former Nobu chef.

Villa Azur

Villa Azur embodies South Beach glamour with its plush all-white sofas and grand decor. The lavish French-Mediterranean restaurant has seen celebrities like David Guetta, Kimbo Slice, and Wilmer Valderrama. The alluring menu includes items like Scottish smoked salmon with creme fraiche and brioche, Wagyu beef, and truffle French ravioles.

The Forge

The glamorous Forge is a re-imagined landmark where Al Capone is said to to still roam the wine cellar. With a supposedly haunted high-tech wine bar and mouthwatering dishes such as miso-marinated Chilean sea bass, pastrami duck breast, and cavia, The Forge attracts with originality and style.

The Blue Moon

Located in Miami’s historic Arts Deco District, Blue Moon Hotel is your gateway to the vibrant energy
and never-ending excitement that is South Beach. Jumpstart your day with a potent café Cubano; you’ll
need it for a day of power shopping the endless designer boutiques along Collins Avenue and Lincoln Road. When you’ve had your fill, wander down to Lummus Park and its beaches for some sun, sand, and people watching—you never know what sort of celebrities you might be sunbathing next to. By evening, get ready to feast: from hearty Cuban fare to exotic multicultural fusion cuisine, food in Miami Beach is all about decadence. Afterwards, cruise Ocean Drive for a night of cocktails, music, and dancing in the world’s sexiest clubs and lounges right along the beach. Live large and party until dawn—this is a city that knows no bounds.